My favorite recipe using beautiful chard from our local farmers!

Rainbow Chard with Golden Raisins

Seeing all the beautiful rainbow chard available at the farmer’s markets last weekend, inspired me to use this recipe for a dinner with friends. The colors of rainbow chard plates so beautifully and the texture of golden raisins adds a great contrast. While at the farmer’s market, be sure to pick up locally grown shallots for an added flavor boost.

2 tbsp golden raisins
3 cups rainbow chard
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 shallots, ¼ in dice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Soak raisins in hot water for approximately 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. Separate chard leaves from ribs, chop ribs into ¼ in pieces and immerse in small pan of boiling water. Boil ribs for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic for about 2 minutes. Add chard leaves and sauté. Cover pan and steam for approximately 3-5 minutes more over low heat. Mix in cooked ribs. Add vinegar and raisins. Adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.

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Farmer's Market at Grove School Starts TODAY !

I was so sad to see the downtown Redlands Farmer's Market end last weekend.... BUT then I heard the farmer's market will continue, in a different form... in a different location. The wonderful staff and students at The Grove School are hosting a Saturday morning Farmer's Market on the grounds of the Grove School Farm. Address is 11126 Iowa Ave (cross street Orange Ave). This Farmer's Market will feature locally grown produce from the Grove School farm and other farms from the Redlands community. Hours are 8am to Noon Saturdays. Big Thanks to Mamie Powell of The Grove School ! Way to go, Mamie !!